Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce
Thai Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce are a delightful culinary experience, bringing together tender ground chicken meatballs and a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce. The dish is infused with aromatic spices like ginger and garlic, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. This recipe not only boasts vibrant flavors but also offers versatility; serve the meatballs over rice, noodles, or even in lettuce wraps for a fresh twist. Quick to prepare and family-friendly, these meatballs are sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp red curry paste
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup coconut milk (or broth)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, red curry paste, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and set aside.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, add neutral oil and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides (about 6-8 minutes).
- In the same pan, sauté diced onion until softened (about 3-4 minutes). Add Thai red curry paste and minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Return the meatballs to the pan and pour in coconut milk or broth. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (about 140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg